Media portrayals in which severe mental illness is linked to violence can be among the most stigmatizing representations of mental illness. More specifically, when it comes to more complex mental illnesses such as psychosis and schizophrenia, media coverage tends to emphasize negative aspects of the illness, often choosing to focus on painting a picture of violence, unpredictability, and danger to others. It is important that the media provides an accurate portrayal of individuals with severe mental illness. Individuals living with severe mental illness rarely act violently towards others and are more likely to display other factors such as withdrawal from others and changes in affect. In fact, individuals living with serious mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence than the perpetrator.